2013 Fiat 500 engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Fiat 500 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In June 2025, while driving my 2013 Fiat Abarth at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. This happened on one of the hottest days of the year with another person in the car, creating a serious risk of a high-speed collision. The cause was later confirmed by a different Fiat…”
filed Aug 14, 2025
“Dear NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, I am filing this formal complaint to report the sale and interstate delivery of a dangerously defective and noncompliant vehicle sold to me by Arlington Auto Group, located at 3621 Columbia Pike, Arlington, Virginia. On [XXX], I purchased a 2013 Fiat 500…”
filed Mar 27, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:
9100624 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2025
Engine problems in other 500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 500 | 12 | 13% |
| 2014 500 | 19 | 15% |
| 2012 500 | 51 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Fiat 500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.